Cold hands and feet can be more than just discomfort. They may be a signal of an underlying health issue. Understanding the potential causes can help manage symptoms and improve circulation. Tap to read!
Anaemia
Decreased numbers of red blood cells in anaemia may result in decreased oxygen delivery to the extremities. It causes coldness in the hands and feet.
Arterial Disease
Atherosclerosis, or peripheral artery disease, occurs when the flow of blood to the extremities gets blocked, leading to coldness in the hands and feet.
Diabetes
Impaired temperature regulation can be due to poor blood circulation and nerve damage caused by diabetes, thus leaving fingers and toes.
Hypothyroidism
Being one with a slow metabolism owing to an underactive thyroid, circulation never heals fast enough to warm the hands and feet, which also become very sensitive to cold.
Raynaud’s Syndrome
By way of Raynaud’s, the blood vessels in the extremities constrict, impairing blood flow and presenting as coldness of hands and feet when in contact with cold stimuli or under stress.
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